Celtic Daily Light

Extracts from Ray Simpson's Book

Readings for Friday 4th October 2024

Spring flowers

Sing with the sun

Praise the Lord, sun, moon and shining stars. Praise the Lord highest heavens and the waters .... Praise the Lord strong winds ... all animals and ... all peoples..

Psalm 148: 3, 4, 8, 10, 11

Praised be you, my Lord, with all your creatures Especially Sir Brother Sun Who is the day, and through whom you give us light. He is beautiful and radiant, with great splendour And bears a likeness of you, Most High One.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Brother Wind And through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather Through which you give sustenance to your creatures.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Water Who is very useful and humble, precious and pure.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Brother Fire Through whom you light the night He is beautiful and playful, robust and strong.

Praised be you, my Lord, through our sister, Mother Earth Who sustains and governs us And who produces varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.

Francis of Assissi Translation based on that of Armstrong and Brady

  • Blessed Lord
  • as Francis found joy in creation, in beauty and simplicity
  • but perfect joy in sharing the sufferings of the world
  • so may we, abiding in your love
  • receive your gift of perfect joy
  • and by the power of your Spirit
  • radiate your joy
  • and find, even in suffering,
  • the glory of God.

A prayer at the Franciscan Priory, Almouth